Great addition to Penn Yan’s food scene! Dined here 9 months ago and had a terrible experience- too many negatives to list here. Happy it’s now under new management; same who manage Burnt Rose Wine Bar next door. Much better experience! Attentive, professional and sober staff, delicious food & cocktails, and a nice vibe. I would give a 4.5 if I could. A five star experience for me would include an amuse-bouche and food slightly more refined. We had the smoked chicken and pan roasted potatoes with a chimichurri sauce. I would have liked a veggie on the plate too. Still a great experience. We will definitely return.
Starter and drinks were fantastic, unfortunately it stopped there. Service was incredibly slow despite seeming like a quiet night. Once we got our food, the vegetables were undercooked and proteins didn't meet our expectations. Must have been an off night because the place had a really cool vibe. 2nd star goes to the bar tender, worth stopping in for the drinks
John Duffy
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June 18, 2022
Went here on a pretty busy night in Penn Yan as it was cruise in night for the first time in three years. Fortunately we made reservations and were seated immediately.
We are at a different place in town the prior evening and we’re treated to good food, service and value. That restaurant was very basic and without frills.
18th is a bit of an outlier for the town. It’s exposed brick walls and black painted woodwork reminds of a NY City bistro. Atmosphere was a welcome reprieve from the wine tasting rooms in the area. This place is relaxed and peaceful.
The food was generously portioned and tasted fantastic. I found the value to appropriately in line with the flavors and atmosphere. I would definitely eat here again.
Daniele Visioni
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April 17, 2022
This was really mind-blowingly good. Great cocktails, amazing meat (both lamb and pork), high quality, expertly cooked. Superb vibe. The chocolate cake was awesome. Great staff!!
Great addition to Penn Yan’s food scene! Dined here 9 months ago and had a terrible experience- too many negatives to list here. Happy it’s now under new management; same who manage Burnt Rose Wine Bar next door. Much better experience! Attentive, professional and sober staff, delicious food & cocktails, and a nice vibe. I would give a 4.5 if I could. A five star experience for me would include an amuse-bouche and food slightly more refined. We had the smoked chicken and pan roasted potatoes with a chimichurri sauce. I would have liked a veggie on the plate too. Still a great experience. We will definitely return.
Very nice bar kept in perfect shape and conveniently located in downtown Penn Yan. Parking streetside complicated only on busier days. Numerous beers on tap. Clean bathrooms and historical décor related to the era of Prohibition. Friendly owner/operator. Free wi-fi.
Starter and drinks were fantastic, unfortunately it stopped there. Service was incredibly slow despite seeming like a quiet night. Once we got our food, the vegetables were undercooked and proteins didn't meet our expectations. Must have been an off night because the place had a really cool vibe. 2nd star goes to the bar tender, worth stopping in for the drinks
Went here on a pretty busy night in Penn Yan as it was cruise in night for the first time in three years. Fortunately we made reservations and were seated immediately. We are at a different place in town the prior evening and we’re treated to good food, service and value. That restaurant was very basic and without frills. 18th is a bit of an outlier for the town. It’s exposed brick walls and black painted woodwork reminds of a NY City bistro. Atmosphere was a welcome reprieve from the wine tasting rooms in the area. This place is relaxed and peaceful. The food was generously portioned and tasted fantastic. I found the value to appropriately in line with the flavors and atmosphere. I would definitely eat here again.
This was really mind-blowingly good. Great cocktails, amazing meat (both lamb and pork), high quality, expertly cooked. Superb vibe. The chocolate cake was awesome. Great staff!!